Health Insurance Industry Appears Recession Proof in Today’s Economy

Despite a projected staffing shortage, recent news reports suggest that nursing jobs aren’t as recession proof as originally thought. Apparently, ladies and gentlemen, nurses … More

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Anne Mitchell, RN Aquitted of Charges in Winkler County Whistle Blower Case

Congratulations to Anne Mitchell, RN and her lawyer John H. Cook IV on winning an acquittal for Anne, charged with misuse … More

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Blog Post Supports Anne Mitchell, RN

An opinion on the Anne Mitchell case is posted by David Gorski on Science Based Medicine. Anne Mitchell, RN stands trial for reporting a … More

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Update on Vicki Galle & Anne Mitchell Whistle-Blowing Case

I recently posted Texas Nurses Accused of Harassment in Whistle Blower Case about Vicki Galle and Anne Mitchell, two nurses accused … More

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NYT Well Blog Post: When the Patient Can’t Afford the Care

Dr. Pauline Chen posts about When the Patient Can’t Afford the Care on the New York Times Well Blog. Medical schools have … More

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I Wish I’d Said It

There is no way this winter is ever going to end as long as that groundhog keeps seeing his shadow. … More

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Who’s Flying the Plane?

Perhaps a change of nomenclature is needed in health care. Physicians should be called Pilots, and nurses renamed First Officers, like in the airline industry, which … More

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Off the Chart Gives Nod to Blog Post

JParadisi RN’s blog post, A Metaphor: Health Care Reform on Life Support, was mentioned yesterday on the American Journal of … More

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Oh, Did You Want Anti-Nausea Medications with Your Chemotherapy? You’ll Have to Pay Out of Pocket for That

Note: If you are uninsured and diagnosed with cancer, you will probably find an oncologist and a hospital that will treat … More

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A Metaphor: Health Care Reform on Life Support

The idea that the Health Care Reform bill is on life support is disappointing, but not surprising. It was admitted in a weakened … More